Good afternoon - at last I have the makings of a small post, thank goodness!! Photo heavy I'm afraid.
In my last post I was missing six Flying Geese blocks to complete that particular strip of Sailing the
Seven Seas, hooray - now have that strip completed. Seems a long time to make up just six small blocks but you know the situation I find myself in so I'm thankful for whatever I can accomplish.
My regular companion when I venture into my sewing room is Leila, here positioned perfectly for the camera!
So how have I been spending my time?? Buying a new book ready for when my arm is more manageable.
Of course you know how I love KF Collective fabrics but had decided to not buy any of his new ranges coming out early this year. AMP ones will be winning out for me, however, the nearest stockist of all things quilting and more notified me that the new KF/Morris range was in, food for thought here. Kind husband felt I needed a pick me up so drove me over. Beautiful colours, beautiful patterns but huge in size. I bit the bullet and bought a few pieces
The first fabric in the photo above is Wandle, stunning scarlets and green but huge just see the photos below, first just one flower
here it is with my hand on top of the actual flower, giving you a better idea of the size
I just know I wouldn't be making any quilt to show of this flower in its entirety however when the fabric is cut into a 2 and 1/2" strip - perfect! I love strip quilts.
A few more designs
After showing all my new purchases I have to tell you I'm having a huge, huge sale at Guild early March, I reason that given my health, prognosis and age I know I have way, way too much fabric which I will never use. Bit the bullet and all my KF stripes are going, all my old Hoffmans and I have too many solids, in some cases too many of one colour in the KF ranges and lots of other fabrics including Tilda and Tula.I have a major three weeks or so ahead. Books also have been severely culled, I have 60 books presently in the sales basket. Spending two half days each week should have me ready for March 1st. as long as I keep up the pain meds!
I'll sign off with a grouping of some of my Zinnias under the orange tree
and here is one of my favourites
you can see how very dry the soil is presently even though watering is carried out diligently every morning, by late afternoon this is what you see above!
Back soon, spending the rest of the afternoon catching up on all your blog posts, at least the latest two from everyone I follow, any more and it would take me days leaving me be back to no useful left arm/hand to try and work with.
Happy quilting
Maureen
11 comments:
I am always amazed at what you accomplish, with a left arm not helping at all. Those K F fabrics are so beautiful. Culling, I didn't buy a single piece of fabric when we went south., but did bring home that was from younger daughter. Curtaining to be honest !!! Did visit Spotlight in Dunedin, new scissors, and some clips to hold fabric. together, the plastic ones are TOO hard to open. the new ones are like the old steel hairclips that curved to your head, these are so easy to use. I'm sure, like you, they will find a new home somewhere.
Hi Maureen--so happy to see a post from you!! sorry you have to destash some of your favorites--realistically, at our ages we have to do things like that. I am not going to destash anything more here (although I need to!!) because of our country's new situation. We have no idea what we will be able to get in the future days. S I G H >>>>difficult times...So I am putting extras in boxes and if I run out of anything will "go shopping" from my boxes. Best I can do right now...
I love your strips--your fabric pairings are so lovely, Maureen...
you have a wonderful "eye".
Take care and try not to overdo--I know that is hard though...
hugs, Julierose
It is so hard to decide what fabric to keep and what to sell. I'm in the same boat , not enough years left of good eyesight and ability to do things to keep all of the fabric. I didn't buy any of the Kaffe and Morris and only pre-ordered a few of the new Kaffe collective due out this month.
Good to see you posting! Zinnias are great for the hea tand seed down very generously.
Great to read a catch up post. Cute Kitty cat and lovely fabrics.
I love those triangle strips you're piecing, Maureen! Such a pretty mash-up (in a good way) of color and design. Seems like florals and bright colors are your preference. Have you ever collected Sally Kelly prints? They'd be right up your alley. I know how you're feeling, and the work you're doing, to cull your fabric and book stashes. I went through the same thing when I was 59 and we made a big move across the US. It felt so good to purge - though a ton of work! - and feel refreshed. Even now, 13 years later, I'm comfortable with my fabric and book stashes. I'm using-up my prints as pieced quilt backs - and keeping my solids (contrary to you ) for quilt tops. I wish you well as you continue to work through your stash, and keep healing.
What a gorgeously colorful post - happy you can sit and sew in small bursts now. I'm with you - being cautious and working strategically does help progress happen (both healing and fabric-wise). I feel your destashing - I've been slowly doing that for a year or so now (donating it to others for comfort quilt making) as I know there are pieces I'll never use. Now when I shop it is for something specific (no more stash building sprees). Thanks for the flowers - we are still in khaki season - so your blooms are much appreciated.
Each block you make is a step forward. At least you are able to sew a bit here and there. Leila is the "purrfect" portrait of a tuxedo cat. I think many of us are at the stage of needing to reduce the fabric stash. It's hard to give it up, but I know I'm never going to use it all and sometimes wonder why I even bought some of it.
Pat
Lovely colour combo with your flying geese strips! I didn't realise the new Kaffe/Morris range had such large motifs, a little design challenge indeed! Good thought re cutting it up into strips, love how the large-scale floral design breaks up nicely along the narrow segments of the strip. Good luck with your Guild sale, lots of tempting goodies.
HELLO! Long time no blog reading from me! Your zinnia's a GORGEOUS. Pretty fabrics and your cat to keep you company. Best wishes from the north.
Get better soon!
Leeanne is right your zinnias are fabulous. And exciting planning and progress.
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